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2015 TechChange Summer Fellowship Program

The TechChange
invites non-US citizens based outside of the Unites States (also non-US
citizens based in US with student visas or other legal working status) to apply
for Summer Fellowship Program.

The program is designed for recent graduates and
rising college seniors.

The fellows will
get an opportunity to participate in practical training in web development
along with a unique exposure to a range of applications and organizations using
technology to tackle a variety of global challenges. Fellows will be provided
$2000 monthly stipend for the fellowship period and support with job placement
at the conclusion of the fellowship.

The fellows will
spend three months in Tech Change USA, designing and implementing a web
development project related to education, technology, and social good.
They will be provided training, mentorship and a series of events to support
their work. Field trips to organizations working in technology and social
change; event series on a range of technology and social change related topics
and training in Javascript (Node.js), PHP, Python, Django, Backbone.js,
database management, and more will prepare the fellow for her/his future
endeavor.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants can be
non-US citizens based in or outside the USA.

Applicants must be a
current junior, senior, or a recent graduate.

Applicants should be
available to spend 3 months period (8 June – 28 August 2015) in the USA.

Applicants should
have capacity to work at a tech company with a solid foundation in
web development or object-oriented programming. At least one year of experience
in computer science or web development is must.

Applicants must have
passion to make a difference in the world – interest in international
relations, international development, humanitarian work, and social good is a
requirement.

Applicants must be
willing to challenge themselves. Self-starting youth with willingness
to have a little fun is must.

Note: Applications
are being reviewed and selections being made. We suggest you to apply early.

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